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Ministry of Agriculture Research team inspecting a rice farm in Vanua Levu. Picture: SUPPLIED
A survey is being conducted by personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Unit of the Research Division in the three provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata as part of its initial assessment of pest and disease outbreak post STC Yasa.
According to a statement by the Ministry, chances of an outbreak or the new interception of pests, and diseases that occur following a natural disaster such as STC Yasa remain high and can have adverse effects on agricultural commodities.
The Plant Protection Section is assigned to provide support and advisory services on management of insect pest, plant diseases and weeds and invasive plants to people of Fiji and conduct research of potential export commodities that are hosts to fruit flies.
MANAGING PEST & DISEASES POST TC YASA A PRIORITY
21/01/2021
Limiting the risk of an outbreak of pests and diseases on major agricultural commodities post Severe Tropical Cyclone Yasa is a major priority for the Ministry of Agriculture.
Four personnel from the Ministry’s Plant Protection Unit of the Research Division are currently in the affected areas of Vanua Levu, conducting a survey of the three provinces of Cakaudrove, Bua and Macuata as part of its initial assessment of pest and disease outbreak.
Chances of an outbreak or the new interception of pests, and diseases that occur following a natural disaster such as STC Yasa remain high and can have adverse effects on agricultural commodities.
Ministry of Agriculture launches rice rehabilitation program for affected farmers in the North
Villages assisted with planting materials and other necessary items
Ministry of Agriculture launches rice rehabilitation program for affected farmers in the North
Villages assisted with planting materials and other necessary items
Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy visited farmers in Koroqaci Settlement in Bua. [image: Fijian Govt.]
The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a rehabilitation program for rice farmers in the Northern Division that aims at elevating the rice industry after the Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
Minister for Agriculture Dr Mahendra Reddy says this program will include land preparation work for rice farming and will be active for the next 10 weeks.
WOMEN UNDERTAKE PLANT PROPAGATION TRAINING
09/12/2020
In the bid to enhance the livelihood of families in the Rewa province, a Plant Propagation training was conducted to elevate and improve living standards.
The 30 women participants under the Women in Agriculture program of the Ministry of Agriculture hope to be empowered through floriculture.
Ministry of Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Mr Ritesh Dass said the training held at the Agriculture Station in Lakena was designed for women to create an impact on their communities and villages.
“Women are agents of change in communities and families and it is vital that this training be brought to you so you can see the importance of flowers not only for decorations but for income generation,” he said.